SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service Celebrates Milestone Achievement With 40th Anniversary

Since 1980, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service® has been leading the way in the quick-lube industry. The brand’s broad range of exceptional services, including brakes, tires, oil changes, manufacturer’s recommended services and more—along with its tenacious commitment to customer service allows SpeeDee to stand out from the competition.

SpeeDee understands how important vehicle maintenance is, and the brand’s commitment to offering its customers excellent service is exemplified in its latest achievement: Hitting the 40th-anniversary milestone. SpeeDee is kicking off its 40th anniversary year on quite a high note—it locked in the No. 350 spot on The Franchise Times 200+ List for 2019; and ranked No. 4 in Best Oil Change Franchises in July, August and September of 2019.

Building on this awesome momentum, SpeeDee has plans to celebrate the 'big 4-0’: As a part of the celebration for this milestone achievement, participating SpeeDee locations are offering Customer Appreciation Days throughout the year that include appearances by Mr. SpeeDee himself, special offers on services and refreshments and festivities for customers.

The SpeeDee 40th Anniversary Celebration is designed not only to reward its loyal customers but also its loyal franchisees. The Anniversary Celebration is supporting its existing franchisees by offering a special franchise license program dubbed “40/40.” As part of the 40/40 program, existing franchisees can purchase additional licenses at a 40% percent discount and obtain a 40% royalty rebate for the first four full quarters of operation of a new store.

Additionally, SpeeDee always offers veterans and first responders special incentives for first-time SpeeDee franchisees, including a discount rate on their franchise fee and a substantial royalty rebate for their first two years of business.

As another feature of its celebration, SpeeDee rolled out an anniversary logo to further recognize the achievement.

“SpeeDee has built such an impressive reputation as one of the most trusted automotive service providers in the industry,” said Ralph Yarusso, Chief Development Officer of SpeeDee’s parent company, FullSpeed Automotive. “I think the longevity of the SpeeDee brand can be attributed to our commitment to providing exceptional customer service and delivering a high level of transparency with each person who walks through our doors. Celebrating 40 years of business was very exciting for us and we can’t wait to see what the next 40 years brings.”

Tara Jacobs, SpeeDee’s Vice President of Marketing, added, “SpeeDee’s 40th year enables the brand to showcase the Total Trust Guarantee™ through Customer Appreciation Days that will find customers learning more about this unique take on transparency -- SpeeDee guarantees customers will be able to view services being performed on their vehicles through lobby video monitors, a lobby window looking into the bays, or via a photograph validating the service. If we fail, the next oil change is complimentary. It is through this guarantee, and the local relationships SpeeDee franchisees have forged with customers over the decades, that the brand has established a niche in this space.”

Over the past four decades, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service has grown from a single location to more than 150 locations spanning the United States. The brand was founded on a deep obligation to people, transparent customer service and top-of-the-line automotive care.

The investment level for opening a SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service ranges from $197,305 to $537,970 with a $35,000 franchise fee. SpeeDee offers veterans and first responders a discount on their franchise fee and a substantial royalty rebate for their first two years of business. Candidates should demonstrate financial capability of a minimum $250,000 net worth and $60,000 to $75,000 in liquid assets, per unit developed. To learn more about franchising opportunities with SpeeDee, visit **